Sales Specialist Jobs in Connecticut

A Sales Specialist is a professional who plays a critical role in the sales industry by developing and nurturing relationships with customers, understanding their needs, and offering products or services that meet these needs. They are responsible for promoting and selling products or services, providing detailed information, and resolving customer inquiries. Their duties may include conducting market research, maintaining sales records, and achieving sales targets. Sales Specialists also collaborate closely with other departments, such as marketing and customer service, to ensure the company's sales strategies are effective.

Important skills for a Sales Specialist include excellent communication and negotiation abilities, a customer-oriented mindset, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in sales software. They should also have a thorough understanding of the sales process and dynamics. Relevant certifications may include Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP), Certified Sales Leadership Professional (CSLP), or Certified Inside Sales Professional (CISP). Prior to becoming a Sales Specialist, a person may have roles such as Sales Associate, Sales Representative, or Account Manager. These roles provide the necessary experience and understanding of the sales process that can lead to a successful career as a Sales Specialist.

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Business Sales Account Manager

  • Verizon
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 6 hours ago
  • Wallingford, CT
  • 6 hours ago

When you join Verizon You want more out of a career. A place to share your ideas freely even if theyre daring or different. Where the true you can learn, grow, and thrive. At Verizon, we power and...

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Retail Sales Specialist - $18/hr

  • Spectrum
  • Willimantic, CT
  • 14 hours ago
  • Willimantic, CT
  • 14 hours ago

Our Retail Sales Specialists are organized, digitally savvy communicators with a competitive spirit eager to learn and grow....

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Sales Executive, Commercial Lines

  • Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
  • Hartford, CT
  • 17 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 17 hours ago

Introduction At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate. You'll be backed by our...

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At Johnson & Johnson,we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build aworld where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured,where treatments...

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Sales Executive, Private Client

  • Arthur J Gallagher & Co.
  • New Haven, CT
  • 17 hours ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 17 hours ago

Introduction At Gallagher, we help clients face risk with confidence because we believe that when businesses are protected, they're free to grow, lead, and innovate. You'll be backed by our...

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Occupancy Planning & Management (OPM) Sales Executive

  • JLL
  • Hartford, CT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Hartford, CT
  • 18 hours ago

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We...

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Strategic Account Manager (SkinMedica) - Allergan Aesthetics - New England S.

  • AbbVie, Inc
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Fairfield, CT
  • 18 hours ago

Company Description About AbbVie At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio...

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Sales Specialist

  • Petco Animal Supplies Inc
  • Dayville, CT
  • 18 hours ago
  • Dayville, CT
  • 18 hours ago

Want to help pets live their best lives? We're proud to be where the pets go and where the pet people go. If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be...

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Retail Membership Sales Specialist

  • AAA Mid-Atlantic
  • Waterford, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Waterford, CT
  • 1 day ago

AAA Club Alliance is actively hiring for an experienced full-time Retail Membership Sales Specialist!...

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Account Executive I

  • XSE Group
  • Middletown, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Middletown, CT
  • 1 day ago

Job DetailsJob Location: Middletown, CT 06457Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 Base+Commission/yearJob Category: SalesAccount Executive - B2B Technology Distribution...

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Building Automation Solutions Senior Sales Executive

  • Siemens
  • Cromwell, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Cromwell, CT
  • 1 day ago

Position Location: This role supports our Cromwell, CT branch location, which serves customers in the state of Connecticut. Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through...

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Account Executive 1, Community Account Sales

  • Comcast
  • Berlin, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Berlin, CT
  • 1 day ago

Comcast brings together the best in media and technology. We drive innovation to create the world's best entertainment and online experiences. As a Fortune 50 leader, we set the pace in a variety...

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0176 - Milford CT - Store Sales Specialist

  • REI
  • Milford, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Milford, CT
  • 2 days ago

Our team seeks a Store Sales Specialist to help us create better outdoor experiences by sharing knowledge, giving recommendations, and engaging with customers every day....

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Sr. Software Sales Executive in DC

  • SS&C Technologies
  • Windsor, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 2 days ago

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial...

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Account Executive

  • SS&C Technologies
  • Windsor, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Windsor, CT
  • 2 days ago

As a leading financial services and healthcare technology company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut, and has 27,000+ employees in 35 countries. Some 20,000 financial...

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Salary for Sales Specialist Jobs in Connecticut

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSalesPeople research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Sales Specialists in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.5%
Master's Degree
17.7%
High School or GED
8.2%
Associate's Degree
7.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
5.0%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some College
1.4%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Sales Specialists in Connecticut
2-4 years
29.9%
4-6 years
24.6%
None
24.3%
Less than 1 year
12.1%
1-2 years
8.8%
6-8 years
0.3%


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